Author: Monica Smith, ed.
Title: The Social Construction of Ancient Cities
Description: Smithsonian Books, 2010. Softcover. Fine Condition. 9781588342911 Clean unmarked pages, slight wear to covers, almost as new. The Social Construction of Ancient Cities offers a fresh perspective on ancient cities and the social networks and relations that built and sustained them, marking a dramatic change in the way archaeologists approach them. Examining ancient cities from a “bottom up” perspective, the authors in this volume explore the ways in which cities were actually created by ordinary inhabitants. They track the development of urban space from the point of view of individuals and households, providing new insights into cities' roles as social centers as well as focal points of political and economic activities. 320 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; ISBN/EAN: 9781588342911. Inventory No: dscf10285.

Keywords: BZDB229 History; The Social Construction of Ancient Cities Monica Smith ed


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